Good Wishes for Japan

In ceramics classes we are always referencing the great history and precedents of Japanese pottery. As we finished a raku firing and get ready for our annual wood firing camping trip, we owe a lot to the ceramic traditions and technology invented in Japan. Our hearts are with Japan during this time. We have created over three thousand cranes to be included in a giant installation of 100,000 cranes to be sent to Japan by "Students Rebuild" in the United States. The Bezos Family Foundation has donated $2 for each crane made for the effort, so we have been able to raise over $6000 for relief. Thanks to all the Lane students who contributed to help Japan.

Jayson Lawfer & ArtReach

One of our dreams has always been to team up with Lill Street, a great ceramics center on Ravenswood. Jayson Lawfer and ArtReach did an awesome workshop and soda firing with our students. A group of Lane potters went last week to load, fire, & unload the gas soda kiln. It was a lot of work & a lot of fun!